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George Russell’s driving enraged Kimi Antonelli in Montreal, but it was Antonelli who Mercedes stepped in to admonish. Here’s our take
Mercedes’ return to managing intra-team Formula 1 title battles has been smooth in 2026, but tensions flared between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint.
Russell’s defensive moves angered Antonelli, leading to team management reprimanding Antonelli for his radio outbursts.
Antonelli’s impatience in the race could have cost him a possible win, making it a learning moment for the young driver.
In a competitive title fight, such clashes between teammates are inevitable, raising the stakes for the rest of the season.
Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff, will likely use this incident to instill team unity and prevent future conflicts between drivers.
